Despite everchanging COVID-19 related policies and prevalent social injustices, UTM’s Greek Councils are determined to preserve and improve upon chapter tradition and community. “The goal and guidance has been to preserve as much of the on campus experience as possible, while also doing it safely,” said Chris Gunlefinger, Advisor for Interfraternity Council. “There have definitely… Continue reading Greek Life Keeps Skyhawk Spirit
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UTM sororities to build school
UTM’s College Panhellenic Council (CPC) intends to raise enough funds in the next four years to build a school in a Third World country for girls’ education through Circle of Sisterhood. The five sororities at UTM will need to raise between $40,000-$47,000 in order to sponsor a school in one of the following countries: Haiti,… Continue reading UTM sororities to build school
Drunken driving should never be an option
In 2016, over 10,000 people were killed from incidents related to drinking and driving, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We at The Pacer would like to remind you that you always have other options rather than driving while under the influence. Friends are nearly always willing to come get you if… Continue reading Drunken driving should never be an option
Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation
At the university level and especially towards the end of the semester, classrooms have more empty seats and so do the rooms which house extra-curricular organizations. In more than a few of my classes, I have noticed an increase in absences. Even here at The Pacer, I’ve noticed less people coming to meetings. I wish… Continue reading Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation
The ‘So what?’ on community service
Our whole lives, we’ve been told, “community service is important so you can get into a good college,” or “you need to volunteer so you look more appealing to a college recruiter.” We spend lots of time in high school volunteering with the end game of getting accepted at a good school. However, what happens… Continue reading The ‘So what?’ on community service
It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard
Rope Pull has been a time-honored tradition at UTM for just over 40 years now, and this year 11 organizations hope to walk away with that coveted first place trophy. Charley Deal, Director of Alumni Relations, keeps participant safety as a top priority. This is Deal’s third year to oversee Rope Pull; originally, Campus Recreation… Continue reading It’s all-out war: Dig deep, pull hard